Tottenham are looking to shop from Brighton once again this summer transfer window as they close in on a deal for assistant coach Andrew Crofts.Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion have not been afraid to do business with one another during this summer’s transfer window.Spurs first approached Brighton as they pursued a deal for centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke, whom they eventually signed for £52 million.The Seagulls then returned the favour by signing Tottenham youngster Luka Vuskovic for £50 million, although Spurs retained a 20 per cent sell-on clause and matching rights.Photo by SpursWebTottenham close in on Brighton assistant Andrew CroftsTottenham now look set to return to Brighton once more as they target assistant coach Andrew Crofts, according to BBC Sport.It is reported that the Lilywhites are closing in on the appointment of the 42-year-old, who has spent his entire coaching career at Brighton. Crofts progressed through the academy before being promoted to the first-team coaching staff in August 2024 following the arrival of Fabian Hurzeler.While Roberto De Zerbi has links with Brighton after managing the club during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, the pair never actually worked directly together.However, with Crofts having always been part of Brighton’s set-up, there is every possibility De Zerbi knows plenty about the coach.Spurs continue to strengthen Roberto De Zerbi’s backroom staffTottenham really do need to make the best possible use of this summer transfer window, not only in terms of improving the playing squad but also strengthening the coaching staff.So far, there appears to be a clear focus on getting both aspects right, with Spurs showing a willingness to bring in coaches De Zerbi is keen to work with.Just a couple of days ago, Tottenham added former De Zerbi colleague Agostino Tibaudi, who joined the club’s sports science and fitness department.Tibaudi first joined De Zerbi at Sassuolo in 2018 and has remained alongside him ever since. With another coach potentially on the way, it shows Tottenham are prepared to back their head coach.READ MORE: Predicted Tottenham XI vs MK Dons as Mateus Fernandes makes his Spurs debutThe post Tottenham close in on poaching Brighton assistant coach for Roberto De Zerbi’s staff appeared first on Spurs Web.